Northeastern Maryland Intergroup of AA

(410)272-4150 office@nemdaa.org Office Hours Posted on Website

Week of September 14, 2025


Why a Home Group?

"This is where the A.A. member begins to learn about the how of Alcoholics Anonymous. ...the newcomer begins to feel like he belongs somewhere. He begins to know people and let people know him."

The Home Group: Heartbeat of A.A., p. 7


Upcoming Events


Office News

Intergroup New Sale Items: The Office is now selling Grapevine anniversary cards and medallions holders!

OFFICE HOURS: The Office is open Tuesday-Friday from 10AM - 3PM and on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10AM - 2PM. To make an appointment during other hours, please email office@nemdaa.org.

September 17th - The office will open late at 11AM.

From the Staff: Please submit all bulletin requests for the upcoming Sunday by noon on Friday. Thank you!


ANNOUNCEMENTS

GROUP NEWS

Effective September 23rd Search for Serenity at Mountain Christian Church in Joppa (in the trailers) will be changing their starting time from 7PM to 6PM.

On September 24th the North East Big Book Group will celebrate its 45th anniversary. Join them for refreshments and a speaker at their new location, Bethel Lutheran Church, at 24 Cameron Rd in North East.

New Meeting: Starting October 4th, the Healing Hands Group will meet Saturdays at 7PM at the Fallston Volunteer Fire Station. 2201 Carrs Mill Rd. Fallston 21047.

On October 17th the North East Friday Night Group will celebrate their 60th anniversary. Please join them at their new location, the Bethel Lutheran Church in North East.

DISTRICT NEWS

September 15th - District 28 Monthly Hybrid Meeting - in person at Harford Community Church in Bel Air OR on Zoom. Meeting ID: 988 561 607, Passcode: 754350. For more information email District 28.

September 20th - District 11 Workshop - "Would You Be My Sponsor?" at West Nottingham Presbyterian Church in Colora. A study of growing as a sponsor, 10AM-1:30PM.

INTERGROUP NEWS

September 21st - Join us from 8-11AM at the Route 40 Elks Lodge - 940 Pulaski Hwy, HdG for a small fellowship breakfast. $12 all you can eat. $14 for omelets. Buy tickets at the door.

Thanks to A Woman's Way for supporting the 2026 Spring Breakfast on April 26th. If your home group would like to sponsor a 2026 fall breakfast please email events@nemdaa.org so we can schedule a date.

MARYLAND AREA & AAWS NEWS

Area 29 PI/CPC September edition of our CPC Newsletter. Combined 2025 Committee will meet Sept 21st at 3pm via Zoom. Meeting ID: 862 7457 8272, Passcode: 199887

The A.A. World Services Board met on June 13, 2025.
Here are the highlights!

 

Institutions Committee

The Committee is still seeking help to coordinate Cecil County commitments. Email kyle@nemdaa.org.


Service

September 23rd - The next Intergroup Council Monthly Meeting will be held in the office and on Zoom at 7PM. Join us and give your home group a voice!

Deadline October 8th - Resumes now being accepted for Area 29 Maryland General Service Elections for the 9am October 18th Assembly Meeting. More to follow.

October 11th - Area 29 Day of Sharing at Severna Park United Methodist Church from 9AM - 4PM. Theme: From Calamity to Serenity.

Deaf AA Resources: Find an ASL Interpreted or Deaf AA meeting here and ASL Interpreted Special Events here.


Answering Service

September 15 - September 21 Bel Air Wednesday Night   
September 22 - September 28 Bel Air Womens Big Book   
September 29 - October 5 Never Too Early   
October 6 - October 12 Fallston Early Saturday   

You can reach the Answering Service Chair at answeringservice@nemdaa.org


Anniversaries

16 September
Allie W Bel Air Women’s Group - open to all 7 years   
Bethany B By the Book 17 years   
17 September
Bruce B Bel Air Wednesday Night 42 years   
Bruce Mc Wednesday Night 12 Step 40 years   
18 September
Dave S Bel Air Thursday Noon 1 year   
Eric W North East 12 and 12 33 years   
Greg S Just for Us Guys - open to all 5 years   
19 September
Skye M Happy Hour 1 year   
21 September
Ginger R Good News Group 16 years   
Lori M Sunday Morning NOW 31 years   
22 September
Howard Z Bel Air Big Book 35 years   
Mike Celebrate Sobriety 2 years   
Susan W SWAN group - closed mtg 14 years   
23 September
Amy T Bel Air Women’s Group - open to all 7 years   
Rex R By the Book 9 years   
Sean D Sober by the Bay 27 years   
24 September
Victor M THINK Group 41 years   
25 September
Elizabeth S Bel Air Womens Big Book 10 years   
Martha H Just for Today 37 years   
Mounir B Higher Power 3 years   
Tom D North East 12 and 12 2 years   
26 September
Pete P North East Friday Night 43 years   
27 September
Kandy G New Beginnings 21 years   
28 September
Suzanne B Good News Group 14 years   
29 September
Vincent L Emmorton Beginners 34 years   
Will H Bel Air Big Book 4 years   
30 September
Jeff W By the Book 6 years   
Kate S Bel Air Women’s Group - open to all 2 years   
Kelvin R Search for Serenity 1 year   
Terry W Stay Stopped 11 years   
01 October
Nancy H Joppa 12 Step 3 years   
02 October
Cindy R Back to Basics 2 years   
Myles M Living the Steps 4 years   
03 October
Michael N Happy Hour 1 year   
 
Total Years of Sobriety: 526  

Final Thought:

"...we aren't a bunch of sad, gloomy people. If newcomers saw that recovering alcoholics had no joy or fun in life, they wouldn't join us. We absolutely insist on enjoying life."

Plain Language Big Book, p. 118


28 Centennial Lane Aberdeen, MD 21001-2498